Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Source of Income
At Mecca Bingo, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Bingo and all forms of gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to make money or solve financial problems. Only gamble what you can afford to lose, and always keep it fun.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. Mecca Bingo is committed to preventing underage gambling. All players must verify their age during registration, and we may request additional identification to confirm your age at any time.
If you are under 18, or if you know a young person with a gambling problem, please contact the organisations listed below for support.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do any of these sound familiar? If so, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling or lying about how much you gamble
- Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, bills, food, utilities)
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you're not gambling
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
- Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling habits
- Using gambling to escape problems, stress, or difficult emotions
- Neglecting work, study, relationships, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or to pay gambling debts
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, help is available. Please see the support organisations below.
Responsible Gaming Tools
Mecca Bingo offers a range of self-help tools to keep your gaming under control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit in a day, week, or month
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders during play about how long you've been gaming and how much you've wagered
- Session Limits: Set a time limit for each gaming session
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling by temporarily or permanently excluding yourself from Mecca Bingo
- Account Closure: Request permanent closure of your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
To access these tools, visit your account settings on the Mecca Bingo website or contact our customer support team.
Get Help – Support Organisations
If you're struggling with gambling, confidential support is available:
United Kingdom
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GamCare – Free, confidential support for problem gamblers
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) -
GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Exclude yourself from all UK-licensed online gambling operators -
Gamblers Anonymous – Free support group meetings across the UK
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Phone: 0330 094 0322 -
National Debtline – If gambling has caused financial difficulties
Website: www.nationaldebtline.org
Phone: 0808 808 4000 (free, 24/7)
International Support
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Australia: Gambling Help Online
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au -
Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
www.responsiblegambling.org -
United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7) -
Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (Federal Centre for Health Education)
Information available at health and addiction support services nationwide
Take Action Today
If you think you might have a gambling problem, reach out for help now. There is no shame in seeking support – many people have successfully overcome problem gambling with professional help.
Contact one of the organisations above, speak to your GP, or call the GamCare helpline on 0808 8020 133. Help is confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Your wellbeing is our priority. Play responsibly.